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Earlier, the FBI "became aware of Internet postings by a man calling himself Nidal Hasan....but the investigators were not clear whether the writer was Major Hasan. In one posting (he) compared the heroism of a soldier who throws himself on a grenade to protect fellow soldiers to suicide bombers who sacrifice themselves to protect Muslims." The emailer said:
"If one suicide bomber can kill 100 enemy soldiers because they were caught off guard that would be considered a strategic victory."
"It could not be confirmed, however, that the writer was Major Hasan."
On November 8, writers James McKinley Jr. and James Dao headlined, "Fort Hood Gunman Gave Signals Before His Rampage," saying "relatives and acquaintances (said) tensions that led to the rampage had been building for a long time....In recent years, he had grown more and more vocal about his opposition to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and tortured over reconciling his military duties with his religion."
He was "a troubled man full of contradictions (who) complained bitterly to people at his mosque about the oppression of Muslims in the Army. He had few friends, and even (some who knew him said he was) a strange figure...."
On November 9, writers David Johnston and Scott Shane headlined, "US Knew of Suspect's Tie to Radical Cleric....known for his incendiary anti-American teachings....Given (his) radical views," Congress will likely investigate potential links to terrorism.
The Times' David Brooks said political correctness clouded the reporting, portraying Hasan:
"as a victim of society, a poor soul who was pushed over the edge by prejudice and unhappiness....This response was understandable. But it was also patronizing. Public commentators assumed the air of kindergarten teachers who had to protect their children from thinking certain impermissible and intolerant thoughts."
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